MOUNT DORA

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MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A planned development that would bring high-rise buildings to Mount Dora is moving forward. The development would include office space, food and beverage options and more than a thousand residential units. The development would be about three miles away from historic downtown and include both residential and commercial space, and bring with it a grocery store, convention center and senior living units. READ: Fight between roommates leads to deadly shooting at Orlando apartment complex, witnesses sayThe developers say, if approved, the project would bring close to 7,000 construction jobs and more than 1,500 permanent jobs to the area. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Authors, aspiring and otherwise, better get ready to book it to the 39th annual Florida Storytelling Festival, which will be held virtually and in-person at the Lakeside Inn from Jan. 26-29.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Members of the Orlando Police community came out to celebrate a new groundbreaking. The Orlando Police Foundation with Park Square Homes held a ribbon cutting for the 2023 Hero Home on Thursday in Mount Dora. Photos: Orlando Police Foundation unveils 2023 Hero HomeExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 Orlando Police Foundation unveils 2023 Hero Home The Orlando Police Foundation with Park Square Homes held a ribbon cutting for the Hero Home on Thursday in Mount Dora. (WFTV/WFTV)Board members from the Orlando Police Foundation supported this groundbreaking. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith was also in attendance.

The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A Lake County woman has been indicted on murder charges in connection with the stabbing deaths of an elderly Mount Dora couple on Jan. 1. Sharon and Darryl Getman Sharon and Darryl Getman, of Mount Dora. (MDPD)Read: Affidavit: Mount Dora elderly couple stabbed to death at senior living communityOn New Year’s Eve, the Getmans were stabbed inside their home in the Waterman Village senior living community. Read: Woman accused of killing retired Mount Dora couple faces murder chargesWhen detectives interviewed Williams, she told them she hadn’t been to Florida since 2019. Read: ‘Stunned, devastated and heart-broken’: Children of couple killed in Mount Dora release statementDetectives also said several items found inside the home helped tie Williams to the crime.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has approved 17 million dollars in land conservation deals to impact two central Florida counties. Osceola and Marion Counties will receive assistance to carry out the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act. Read: FWC investigating high level of manatee deathsThe act was passed in 2021 and is an effort to connect 18 million acres of land. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Resident voiced their concerns at the Mount Dora City Hall Tuesday night regarding what they called a foul odor.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — In communities like Tangerine and Sullivan Ranch near Mount Dora, there is growing frustration about a foul smell that fills the air. File is fairly new to the community but calls the smell embarrassing and told Channel 9 that they often can’t open windows or let children play outside. The Florida State Department of Environmental Protection has noted a nearby private landfill and the city of Mount Dora’s wastewater treatment facility has contributed to the problem. Residents have taken to social media asking people to show up at Mount Dora City Hall Tuesday night to speak out about it. Last month, the city said it was planning to order an odor-testing device that could be here in February.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ambassadors patrol the streets of downtown Orlando from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. But now, they have a new mission: tackling the city’s homeless problem to keep families off the street. READ: Affidavit: Mount Dora elderly couple stabbed to death at senior living communityThe ambassadors are meant to enhance security and hospitality for anyone in downtown. However, a new contract approved by the city on Monday would change their mission. Ambassadors will still do the same things they did before, like reporting incidents downtown, but they are going to be playing a much larger role in service as a district contact with the homeless, and connecting them with the social services they need.

Detectives pinged cell phones, engaged license plate readers in three counties and even visited the mother of the woman they say killed a Mount Dora couple in their apartment on New Year’s Eve.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Newly released documents reveal disturbing details about the murders of an elderly couple in Mount Dora. Sharon and Darryl Getman Sharon and Darryl Getman, of Mount Dora. (MDPD)The arrest affidavit details the gruesome scene investigators discovered inside the Getmans’ home in the Waterman Village senior living community on New Year’s Eve. Read: Woman accused of killing retired Mount Dora couple faces murder chargesOfficers said Williams was arrested in the couple’s car in Georgia days later. Read: ‘Stunned, devastated and heart-broken’: Children of couple killed in Mount Dora release statementDetectives said items inside the home helped police tie Williams to the crime.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a teen was taken to the hospital in stable condition after he was found with a gunshot wound near Wekiva High School. Orange County deputies and Apopka Police responded to the campus after 9 p.m. Friday night. Read: Woman accused of killing retired Mount Dora couple faces murder chargesThe end of a high school basketball game between Wekiva High School and Edgewater High School was surrounded by tragedy. Read: Teen shot at Wekiva High School, suspect at large, deputies sayBut a day later, the community remains outraged. In November, a 19-year-old was shot and killed outside of a Jones High School football game in Orlando.

Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple appeared before a Lake County judge for the first time Saturday. A Lake County judge announced Williams is now charged in the murder of the retired couple. Woman accused of killing retired Mount Dora couple faces murder charges Vickie Williams, accused of killing a Mount Dora couple, appeared before a Lake County judge for the first time Saturday. (WFTV/WFTV)Read: ‘Stunned, devastated and heart-broken’: Children of couple killed in Mount Dora release statementMount Dora Police Chief Mike Gibson said this investigation spanned three states. Williams is now officially facing murder charges in connection with the case, and those warrants have been served, Gibson said.

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MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Authorities investigating the New Year’s Eve murders of an elderly Florida couple have identified their alleged killer, who was arrested in Georgia while driving the victims’ car. Williams, who is awaiting extradition to Florida, is accused of killing Darryl Getman, 83, and his wife, 80-year-old Sharon Getman, inside their home in the Waterman Villages retirement community in Mount Dora. According to Mount Dora police officials, Williams was an apparent stranger to the couple, and their killings appear to be random. By the time security and Mount Dora police officers arrived, they could find no sign of the intruder. Watch Tuesday’s news conference below, courtesy of the Mount Dora Buzz.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Police in Mount Dora are working to release more details after a woman was arrested following the deaths of an elderly couple. Police in Mount Dora identified Vickie Williams as their person of interest after the double homicide. Williams was in a Georgia jail Thursday and charged with stealing the couple’s car. Watch: Troopers investigate deadly hit-and-run crash in Pine HillsCurrently, she’s only charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle. The Getmans were found killed on New Year’s Eve in their home at the Waterman Village Senior Living Complex.

A woman who was seen driving the couple's car has been arrested, authorities said.

A person of interest in the homicide investigation of a Mount Dora couple killed at a senior living complex was identified Wednesday evening, according to police.

Following the deaths of a retired Mount Dora couple at the Waterman Village senior living complex, the pair’s children are now speaking out to let people know just how much their parents meant to them.

SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando officials announced they are offering free year-round admission for Florida preschoolers with the 2023 Preschool Card.

A line of severe weather has prompted a Tornado Watch for Marion and Flagler counties.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — The Mount Dora police chief described the slaying of a couple in their 80s in a senior living community as random, senseless and ruthless. Chief Michael Gibson said Darryl and Sharon Getman were found dead Saturday in their home in Waterman Village in Mount Dora. Gibson said Tuesday that a person of interest in the case is in custody out of state. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living communityGibson when police responded, they were not able to locate the woman. Gibson said he is confident that the couple’s killing was random, and that the woman was just passing through Central Florida with no known ties to the couple or Mount Dora.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora officials are expected to provide an update on Tuesday on the suspicious death of an elderly couple over the weekend. Investigators said the husband and wife, who were in their 80s, were found dead Saturday in the senior living community, Waterman Village in Mount Dora, where they lived. Police said they are investigating their deaths as a homicide, but have not revealed any additional details on how the couple died. Click here to watch the news conference live when it happens. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living communityClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Police in Florida are asking the public for tips to help them find the person responsible for killing a married couple in their senior living community apartment.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Police are trying to figure out who is responsible for the murders of a husband and wife in a senior living community. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in Waterman Village in Mount Dora. Police are calling their deaths suspicious and are investigating this as a homicide but have not released much other information. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living communityGibson said if anyone saw anything suspicious between Dec. 30-31 to reach out to the police. Gibson also said there is a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the death of the 83-year-old man and 80-year-old woman.

A person of interest in the murder of a Mount Dora husband and wife is in custody, according to interim police chief Mike Gibson.

A reward for information is being offered in a homicide investigation of a husband and wife found dead at a Mount Dora senior living community over the weekend, according to police.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Have you ever heard of a “fog bow”? According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Melbourne, someone recently spotted one in Viera. Forecasters said the cloudlike arch is similar to a rainbow, but the smaller water droplet size means the color separation is weaker and more smeared. That means the fog bow appears mostly white – like a rainbow zapped of its color. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living communityCentral Florida started the New Year with foggy conditions, making the conditions prime for the fog bow.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of man and woman at senior living communityPat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130.

Mount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community.

A Mount Dora restaurant with a huge social media following is getting ready to open a second location, this time setting up shop in Maitland.

Mount Dora officials are trying to balance growth and the preservation of the city’s history as new residents continue to move into Central Florida.

The Mount Dora city council passed a measure Tuesday evening calling for the state legislature to further regulate medical marijuana cultivation sites.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — People living in and around Mount Dora want answers about a foul smell they say has made living there almost unbearable. Back in October, the State Department of Environmental Protection noted two different facilities could be part of the problem. Some neighbors said this week the smell has been worse than it’s ever been. See the full story in the video above. (Chantelle Navarro, WFTV.com)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. Officials said the woman walked into the Walmart store on U.S. 441 on Sunday night and left with a load of cash. Watch: 4th person dies after last week’s fire at Orange County warehouse used to store fireworksPolice said she drove off in a silver Toyota Corolla. Read: Ocala couple arrested on multiple human trafficking charges, Marion County deputies sayAnyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

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On Saturday, the holidays will light up along Lake Dora to kick off a month of holiday events in the city of Mount Dora.

A Seminole County deputy was involved in a crash with a pickup truck in Mount Dora, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Mount Dora Middle School is on lockdown Friday morning after a student reported seeing another student with a weapon, according to district officials.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Police in Mount Dora said Mount Dora Middle School was placed on lockdown Friday. Officers said the lockdown was issued after reports of a weapon on campus. Read: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen to file for divorce, reports sayThe Lake County School District said a student reported seeing a weapon on campus. Police said they are working to secure the school. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A Lake County man is a multi-millionaire after winning a $5 million prize from the $5 MONOPOLY DOUBLER scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery. Mount Dora man passes go and collects $5 million top prize in Monopoly scratch-off gameKevin Heald claimed the $5 million top prize after purchasing his winning ticket from the M8M Investments LLC on North Orange Blossom Trail in Mount Dora. Read: FBI sends warning over scam involving fake customer or technical support representativesThe 61-year-old Mount Dora man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,994,698. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus commission. Read: American Airlines to remove first-class cabins on all international flightsThe $5 game, MONOPOLY DOUBLER, launched on July 4, 2022, and features more than $132 million in cash prizes.

A $5 scratch-off game turned into a $5 million win for a Mount Dora man.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Florida’s largest food bank distributed food to Floridians in Mount Dora on Saturday. Farm Share helped pass out fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods at the Bethel Independent Free Methodist Church. Photos: Farm Share distributes food to residents in Mount DoraExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Farm Share distributes food to residents in Mount Dora Distributions are drive-thru only to minimize contact with COVID-19. (WFTV/WFTV)Read: Farm Share distributes free food to Volusia county residentsResidents were required to arrive at the Lake County event in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Click here for more information about Farm Share distribution sites.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — The community of Mount Dora is getting a better idea of what’s behind the awful smell that they have been complaining about for years. Channel 9 learned that the state believes a city facility is also part of the problem. Records from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection show an odor has been coming from the landfill the city mentioned. Read: Contractor seen pumping sewage-contaminated floodwater into Lake MonroeThe city of Mount Dora pointed the finger at the nearby private landfill run by Mid Florida Materials. FDEP records show there was a complaint filed here filed about a “rotten” odor as far back as 2011.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — People in communities on the Lake County-Orange County line are up in arms about a foul smell they say is becoming unbearable. The mayor of Mount Dora said last month that she could smell it in downtown, about 3 miles from there and that it’s unacceptable. Meisha Santagata said her beautiful neighborhood, Sullivan Ranch, and other neighborhoods near Mount Dora and Tangerine are dealing with a foul smell. Read: Questions raised over permit for Mount Dora medical marijuana plant producing ‘atrocious smell’“It permeates into the house, and then the smell stays there all day. Read: ‘Deplorable’: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks outAnother neighbor said it’s been really bad for the past week.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly crash Friday morning. The crash happened around 6:38 a.m. on North Orange Blossom Trail near Willow Street, near Mount Dora. Watch: Tropical Depression 9 forms in Caribbean, could impact FloridaThe southbound lanes of North Orange Blossom were shut down as troopers worked to investigate the crash. Read: Florida deputy killed in hit-and-run crash; search for suspect underwayChannel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Edible Orlando and Walt Disney World are bringing back their Field to Feast event for an eighth year.

A former miniature golf course in Mount Dora will go from being run down to the new home of CREATE Conservatory, a nonprofit school in Lake County.

A British royal-inspired restaurant is flooded with customers the day after the queen of England passed away to pay their respects and to reflect on the life she lived.

Scott’s Maze Adventure in Mount Dora released a photo of its 7-acre corn field that now resembles a pirate adventure.

A man accused of leading law enforcement on a chase and shootout in Mount Dora is now facing a murder charge in connection with the death of his father, who was considered missing and endangered in Volusia County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Federal investigators claim five men arrested for their involvement in the riot on Capitol Hill were members of a militia group that held beliefs aligned with Three Percenters.

The Florida Highwaymen are known for turning paintings of Florida landscapes quickly and selling them from $5 to $25 in the southern region during the Jim Crow era at offices along highways in the 1950s and 60s.

A suspect of five armed robberies in Lake County was arrested on Tuesday, and he may be the suspect wanted in an active homicide investigation, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office.

Video: Electricity bill prices are expected to go up for Mount Dora residents, officials say Mount Dora residents will see higher prices reflected on their next electricity bill. (WFTV)MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora residents will see higher prices reflected on their next electricity bill. The city said skyrocketing natural gas prices are responsible for a $38 jump, as natural gas is used to produce electricity. People who live in Mount Dora said this price increase makes a big difference in their lives, especially with inflation. Mount Dora resident Robert Harris said staying cool in the heat is not easy.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Daytona Beach has agreed to settle a lawsuit, filed by a performer known as “The Naked Cowboy.”WATCH: Questions raised over permit for Mount Dora medical marijuana plant producing ‘atrocious smell’Daytona Beach police arrested the man, whose real name is Robert Burck, during Daytona Bike Week 2021. Officers said he was violating the city’s panhandling ordinance. READ: President Joe Biden to travel to Orlando next weekBurck argued the ordinance was unconstitutional. The $90,0000 settlement that the city agreed to Wednesday night does not include repealing the ordinance or admitting any fault. WATCH: Record-high rent forcing teachers into tough choicesClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

VIDEO: Questions raised over permit for Mount Dora medical marijauana plant producing ‘atrocious smell’ Questions raised over permit for Mount Dora medical marijuana plant producing ‘atrocious smell’MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora residents are growing more frustrated by a medical marijuana facility in their neighborhood. READ: ‘Deplorable’: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks outNearby homeowners are sharing their frustration, too. “The atrocious smell (is) getting worse and worse every day,” Mount Dora resident Ashley Mazur said. READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chief’s sudden resignationA county spokesperson said they were advised by the county attorney not to speak on pending matters under review. READ: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperworkCuraleaf is the second-largest medical marijuana producer in Florida, with one of 22 state licenses.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused of killing his father and dumping his body near an Orange County Lake is expected to go before a judge Friday morning. Jonny Santiago, 18, of Deltona, is charged with the murder of his father, 52-year-old Juan Santiago. Juan Santiago had not been seen since Sunday when he flew from New York to Florida to check on his son Jonny. The sheriff’s office’s helicopter then chased him to Mount Dora, where he crashed into a synagogue before getting into a shootout with deputies. According to the family, they were able to access GPS data for Santiago’s truck on his wife’s phone.

A body found in an Orange County lake Thursday was identified as the father of an 18-year-old man accused of shooting at law enforcement in Mount Dora, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.

Since June 1 we have only had three days with a normal daytime high. We had one day, June 4, when we were below normal. Every other day, all 42 of them, have been hotter than normal.

Lake County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage that showed a Mount Dora shootout between Deltona man and police. The incident resulted in no injuries to...

An 18-year-old man accused of shooting at law enforcement after a chase that ended in Mount Dora has been booked into the Orange County jail, records show.

A crash along Interstate 95 closed down southbound lanes along the highway Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s “Florida 511″ system.

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A boy was injured following a shooting in Orlando Wednesday, according to police.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office released body camera and dashcam video Thursday of a shootout between law enforcement and a man wanted out of Volusia County, according to investigators.

WATCH: Dashcam video shows intense shootout between deputies, man accused of killing father (WFTV)LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Video of a shootout between Lake County deputies and a man believed to have killed his father before leading authorities on a chase that ended in Mount Dora has been released. Deputies said they took 18-year-old Jonny Santiago into custody on their third try in Mount Dora after a multi-county chase that began when he allegedly shot his father, Juan Santiago. READ: Homicide suspect, 18, arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with crash into Mount Dora synagogueSee the video footage. WATCH: Dashcam video shows intense shootout between deputies, man accused of killing father (WFTV)“The entire family is completely destroyed,” attorney Brian Pakett said. READ: Fleeing homicide suspect crashed into building, shot by police multiple times in Lake CountyFamily members said the 18-year-old was heading to college this fall on a football scholarship.

A woman was struck and killed by a train in Titusville, according to the police department.

VIDEO: Investigators looking for man possibly killed by son, 18, before crashing into synagogue Investigators looking for man possibly killed by son, 18, before crashing into synagogue, Fla. — An 18-year-old involved in a multicounty chase is believed to have killed his father before opening fire on deputies and crashing into a Mount Dora synagogue. On Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff said the teenage son and his dad were heard arguing on the phone before a shot went off and the line went dead. The investigation began in Deltona Sunday night at a home at East Lehigh Drive and Normandy Boulevard. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Santiago is not saying anything to them about what happened or where his father might be. VIDEO: Homicide suspect, 18, arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with crash into Mount Dora synagogue Homicide suspect, 18, arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with crash into Mount Dora synagogueClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A community came together to help rebuild a local synagogue after it was caught in the middle of a high-speed chase in which a shooting suspect crashed into the building.

Video: Deputies ID man, 18, accused of getting into shootout with law enforcement, crashing into synagogueMOUNT DORA, Fla. — Deputies said an 18-year-old on the run from the law crashed into a synagogue on Monday. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said that Johnny Santiago, 18, was originally involved in a suspicious incident with his father, Juan Santiago, in Deltona. READ: Fleeing homicide suspect crashed into building, shot by police multiple times in Lake CountyA shootout ensued. PHOTOS: Fleeing homicide suspect crashed into building, shot by police multiple times in Lake CountyJuan Santiago is missing as of Tuesday afternoon. Deputies do not know the father’s condition or if Johnny Santiago has anything to do with his disappearance.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — A crime spree spanning three counties came to an end in Mount Dora on Monday. “He began shooting from the driver’s side of his vehicle at the deputies and the Mount Dora police officer, at which time they returned fire,” a deputy told Channel 9. Volusia County deputies said the suspect was involved in a domestic violence incident but released limited details. Mount Dora shooting (WFTV.com News Staff)“They are certain that this is the vehicle that they were looking for in connection with their incident,” a deputy said. Mount Dora shooting (WFTV.com News Staff)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

VIDEO: Homicide suspect, 18, arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with crash into Mount Dora synagogue Homicide suspect, 18, arrested after multi-county pursuit ends with crash into Mount Dora synagogueMOUNT DORA, Fla. — A pursuit that spanned three Central Florida counties ended with an 18-year-old being arrested. It all started in Seminole and Volusia counties after an 18-year-old suspect was involved in a domestic shooting at a home in Volusia County. READ: Fleeing homicide suspect crashed into building, shot by police multiple times in Lake CountyA three county car chase ended in Mount Dora today. LCSO said a homicide suspect from Volusia County shot at deputies before and after crashing into a synagogue. The suspect faces three attempted murder charges in addition to the homicide charges Volusia County deputies wanted him for.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Mount Dora. The police department said officers shot a suspect several times at 9th Avenue and Donnelly Street, but the person hasn’t been identified. Volusia County officials confirmed the subject in the vehicle was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Lake County. Officials in Volusia County said the truck was connected to a search of a house in Deltona. *UPDATE*Late this afternoon, the subject in this vehicle fled from law enforcement, crashed and was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Lake County.

It was a regular Sunday morning at Mount Dora's Palm Island Park until a 10-foot alligator was spotted on the trail with what they believe...

Man bitten by an alligator he thought was a dog The alligator was over 7 feet in length. MOUNT DORA, Fla. — The Mount Dora Police Department said that Palm Island Park had been temporarily closed because of an aggressive alligator. It’s currently alligator mating season here in Florida and officials warn residents to take extra care while experiencing Florida’s waterways. Most alligator mating takes place in May and June, with nesting in late June and July. You can report any alligator concerns by contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Nearly one day after Palm Island Park temporarily closed due to an “aggressive alligator,” the Mount Dora Police Department said the park reopened Monday morning.

VIDEO: ‘Deplorable’: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out ‘Deplorable’: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks outMOUNT DORA, Fla. — A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driverIn September 2021, a Mount Dora police sergeant pulled him over, because he said Stevens, was driving recklessly. READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police departmentWe went to City Hall today, to ask the City Manager about his plans to have an outside against investigate this and other incidents 9-investigates has exposed. Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperworkThe statement by City Manager Patrick Comiskey reads: The City of Mount Dora is actively seeking external assistance in a third-party review of cases that were recently brought to my attention. VIDEO: Mount Dora police officer accused lieutenant of sexual harassment, investigation shows Mount Dora police officer accused lieutenant of sexual harassment, investigation showsClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A recent land sale is showing signs of movement for a long-awaited development in Mount Dora and Lake County.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The state rejected a funding request that the Orange-Osceola state attorney said could have helped with an employee shortage. The cost of daycare for one child can cost a parent at least $1,000 a month, but the new daycare would have cost the state attorney employees less than $300 a month. State Attorney Monique Worrell, a mom, showed Channel 9 where her office had grand plans outlined in a proposal to make room for an employee daycare. We have a difficult time hiring and retaining individuals because of the low pay that we’re able to offer,” Worrell said. Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperworkIn addition to funding, Worrell said the office also needs the county to approve renovations to that space.

VIDEO: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driverMOUNT DORA, Fla. — A driver was Tased by a Mount Dora police officer during a traffic stop while still behind the wheel of a running car. 9 Investigates has learned that is against department policy, but there was no investigation until our team started asking questions. The deputy police chief and the police chief signed off on the report without initiating an internal investigation of the case. READ: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperworkOn Thursday, Channel 9 found that’s all changed and the department will be investigating because we started asking questions. Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report.

MOUNT DORA, Fla. — 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police departmentThe officer and his supervisor never arrested the driver for suspicion of DUI, opting for an easier charge because they didn’t want to do the paperwork involved. The chief told Channel 9 last month that he never saw the video until Channel 9 investigative reporter Daralene Jones raised questions. They’re investigating whether Meade was forced out under pressure because Meade said he refused to violate internal affairs procedures. Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report.

VIDEO: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police departmentMOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora residents are packing a meeting to voice their concerns about issues 9 Investigates has uncovered, which led to the chief’s departure. Police Chief Brett Meade launched a review of the incident after Channel 9′s investigative team started asking questions. The biggest question residents will likely want answered at Tuesday’s meeting is why the city can’t keep a police chief. Krystal Beasley, an employee with the Mount Dora Police Department for seven years, said she was adamant during an interview with internal investigators that she never violated department policy. Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report.

Video: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora The man was hit in the face but wasn’t seriously hurt. (WFTV)MOUNT DORA, Fla, — Mount Dora police are warning residents about people shooting strangers with airsoft guns. The man was hit in the face but wasn’t seriously hurt. Police said men in a blue Honda CRV shot at two groups of people Friday while they were walking downtown. Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130.

The Mount Dora Police Department on Saturday said it was investigating reports of people being shot at in downtown Mount Dora that day and the previous night by men in moving cars with airsoft guns.

After little more than a year in his current position, Mount Dora's police chief is resigning.

Mount Dora police 9 Investigates is reporting ongoing turmoil within the Mount Dora Police Department tied to the retirement of its last chief of police. (WFTV.com News Staff)MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. “Serving the citizens of Mount Dora has been an honor and highlight of my 40-year professional career,” Meade said in the news release. “The Mount Dora Police Department is on a stable course and I am honored to serve with men and women so dedicated to serving our community.”READ: Man slammed into car window by Mount Dora officer stunned to learn incident wasn’t investigatedMeade has served with the Mount Dora Police Department since last year. READ: Report notes ‘toxic’ environment at Mount Dora PD: What’s being done to change thatVideo: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report.

Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. (WFTV)MOUNT DORA, Fla. — The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. Effective immediately, the Mount Dora police chief wrote in an email Channel 9 obtained, stating that if probable cause exists to charge a suspect with DUI, that arrest is a priority. “If there’s reasonable belief or probable cause to make a DUI arrest, guess what, we make an arrest; doesn’t matter how long the paperwork takes,” Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade said. But that time-consuming paperwork was an issue for the officers who encountered Rutledge, passed out in his parked car.

A middle school student was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to campus on Friday, according to Lake County Schools.

The weekend festival celebrating Lake County’s blueberry industry will be held April 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Donnelly Park.

A missing 78-year-old man with Alzheimer’s last seen in Mount Dora was found safe Tuesday, police said.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20.

The festival will start on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and run through Sunday, Feb. 6., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mount Dora High School has raised enough funds to rebuild its football stadium, according to the district.

Some police departments in Central Florida are rolling out “burglar boxes” as a way to discard of gift wrap and product packaging without letting potential thieves see it first.

Tuesday marks one year since the shooting that killed the couple who owned T&N Market in Mount Dora.

Mount Doral Police ask for the public's help to find missing man, John Ryals, 43.